Jose Aranda
About Jose Aranda
Jose Aranda is a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Plexus Corp. with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and project management, having previously held positions at Honeywell, Motorola, and Google.
Work at Plexus
Jose Aranda currently serves as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Plexus Corp., a role he has held since 2023. He is based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States. In this position, he applies his extensive experience in supplier quality management to enhance product quality and ensure compliance with industry standards. His responsibilities include collaborating with suppliers to improve processes and implementing quality assurance measures.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Jose Aranda worked at several notable companies. He was an Advanced Sr Engineer IV at Honeywell from 2018 to 2020 in Lincolnshire, Illinois. He also held the position of Six Sigma / Process Improvement Leader at Folding Guard® for four months in 2023. His experience includes roles as a Principal Staff Mechanical Engineer at Motorola Mobility and Google, and as a Global Tooling Characterization Engineer at Motorola Mobile Devices.
Education and Expertise
Jose Aranda studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1987 to 1993. He also attended ITT Technical Institute, achieving a Tool Engineer designation from 1982 to 1984. Additionally, he studied Mathematical Statistics and Probability at Motorola University, obtaining a Black Belt certification. His education underpins his expertise in mechanical engineering and project management.
Certifications and Skills
Jose Aranda is certified in Project Management and People Management. He utilizes these certifications to enhance team performance and project outcomes. His skills include designing and implementing new products using tools such as Creo/Pro-E Wild Fire and Windchill. He has extensive experience in managing mechanical and cross-functional project systematization, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Global Experience
Jose Aranda has traveled globally with international supply chain teams, contributing to projects in mobile consumer technology, medical devices, and industrial safety products. His international experience has equipped him with a broad understanding of diverse markets and supply chain dynamics, allowing him to effectively manage projects across various regions.